Monster.com and Head Hunters?

Head Hunters are a great resource to help you find a job as long as you find a good one. I contacted one that got my friend a job, and within a week I had an interview for a job that I actually had interest in doing and for the salary range that I wanted as well. I didn't have to pay the guy anything either.

The first time I talked to him, he asked me some questions about what I was interested in doing and a few things about my qualifications. It was very simple and now I have a job that I love to work at. Head Hunters are not bad people. Yes they do get money out of it, but for the most part they aren't going to get you a job that you are not qualified for or that you aren't interested in (depends on the field of work as well). I wouldn't hesitate to use one again if I ever decided to leave my job. If they can get you an interview at a job that suits your desires, it is still up to you to shine during the interview of course.

Great question! I'm a Recruiter with an insurance organization and I generally hang up on head hunters unless I think I truly need their help. They aren't just calling potential candidates! Be sure to ask the ones calling you what their role is in the company. You'll know if they are in the company's HR department or with an agency.

In their defense, some positions are hard to fill and organizations seek them out for assistance. However, depending on your market (city and industry) you should have just as much of a chance on your own as with an agency. Make sure your resume is HOT and your skills and talents match the jobs you are applying for. Ask someone you know in a Leadership role to review your resume for you, too.

In general, companies have to pay extra when using agencies and Head Hunters so your chances are slimmer -- you could be making those calls yourself. Polish up your phone skills and start calling the companies you want to work for.

Good Luck!

head hunters are legitimate there fee is paid by the company searching for the candidate, it is illegal for them to charge a prospective employee the fee, so use them all you want, they usually ONly source for professionals, not the mid level blue collar worker